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Also showing the judges that they can throw shapes is former NRL star Mat Rogers, AFL player Jude Bolton, paralympian Kelly Cartwright and Australian singer, John Paul Young.

While many of the contestants try to keep tight-lipped on whether they will appear on the show, Mat, 39, has openly admitted that he is scared to perform in front of the nation.

The lid is off: Fox-trotting across the television screens will also be My Kitchen Rules star, Ash Pollard. Pictured with cooking pal, Camilla Counsel

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'It couldn't be any further from my comfort zone. My anxiety levels these last few weeks have been horrendous,' he told the Daily Telegraph on Saturday, suggesting her has been confirmed to star.

'It’s frightening and exciting at the same time. I love learning new stuff but I hate being bad at things.'

Last week Matthew, 27, tweeted he 'can neither confirm nor deny anything' after fans matched him up to the shows description of: 'He's a gold medal Olympian who holds an all-time record in the pool.... But he's been doing something else while no one's watching.'

MKR star Ash, 28, also found it hard to keep the news quiet.

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Matthew tweeted last week that he 'can neither confirm nor deny anything' after fans matched him up to the shows description of one of their contestants

The reality TV star left fans talking on Friday when she touched down in Sydney with dance partner Jarryd Byrne following 4am flight.

The new series will be hosted by actor and comedian Shane Bourne and Edwina Bartholomew after former Dancing With The Stars co-host Daniel MacPherson star quit the show after seven seasons to focus on his acting.

'I am extremely excited, and cannot wait for the show to start,' Shane said of the new role.

Adding: 'It's got every ingredient you want in a great live show.'

She's got it! Ash Pollard showed off her dancing skills with her partner Jarryd Byrne days before being confirmed as a contestant